I love my UGGS, so there!

We're skint but DH bought me a pair of classic chestnut UGGS which I've not taken off since 7am

Considering selling one of the children so I can buy another pair

I love them. And I think they look good despite the general opinion against UGGS (disclaimer: SAHM, so what I consider to be 'looking good' usually means I've straightened my hair and have a clean top on!)

Uggs (shiny new public viewing pair/ knackered slippers pair)BirkenstocksConverse high tops (canvas summer pair/ leather pair autumn)Nora Wellies for long walks (one tall pair, one short)Cheap pretty rain boots that look like proper boots for wet daysPair of battered but long serving CAT Mardy boots for shitty snowy daysOne pair of black leather pumps at the back of the wardrobe for days when I have to, under great sufferance, wear a suit.

I love them too, and couldn't care less if others don't. I do yoga early morning then have to go straight into children's breakfast/school runs, it's baaaad to loose heat too quickly so from sept-march I am in uggs or equiv for the early morning dropoffs.

I have the brown zip up ones and short black/charcoal version from australia luxe, love them both. I would love some grey ones this year but not sure i can afford them sadly.

I've had my classic chestnut ones for over 10 years. The sheepskin lining has worn out in places but I bought sheepskin insoles and they're fine. They're still very wearable outdoors though I've always found the soles slippery on wet pavements.

I have 4 pairs, chestnut, chocolate and black tall original, and chocolate bailey buttons. I love the bailey buttons the most but have worn all of them to death. I am currently eyeing up a pair of navy baileys....

I have 3 pairs of Ugg boots, 2 bailey button and one Roslynn - and one pair of Tasmina flip flops.DH also has the mens version of the flip flops and the leather 'man boots' I love them and I don't care!

I'm a kiwi living in the UK and I remember buying Ugg boots about 30 years ago in NZ in my teens, and they were super comfortable, warm and lasted forever. Ugg was a generic name, not a label. Sorry, but I can't believe the pricetag slapped on them here just because a company has trademarked the name as theirs.

"Considering selling one of the children so I can buy another pair"Am I the only one who did a double take at this? It took me a few moments to work out that you weren't considering selling one of you children!

Yes Beginner I have some kensingtons, I debated them for ages and they are my favourite boots ever, they have done 3 winters now and still look as good as new. They are not waterproof, but when its cold my feet are so cozy.

I want something similar just to wear around the house. Last year bought some M&S slipper boots in same style, and they were ok, but the inners got flattened really quickly. Thinking of trying the Bearpaws ones in TK Maxx, anyone know if they're any good? It seems a bit ridiculous paying any more for the real thing when they won't set foot outside (except to take out the bins ).

Happy Birthday OP! I too am 38 & bought my second pair of Uggs last week. Am soooo happy. My BIL went to US for work & brought a pair back for DSis & myself. So my Chestnut Baileys cost me £105 instead of £165. Wore my last pair till they fell apart after 3 years...they have almost got holes in the toes! They are now my slippers. I'm determined to make my new ones last though; can I ask how you all protect yours against the elements?